Overview
- DraftKings lists Maye as the odds-on MVP favorite (-295) with Stafford second (+225) entering the final weekend.
- Week 17 reshaped perceptions as Maye threw five touchdowns in a rout of the Jets and Stafford was picked off three times in a loss to the Falcons.
- Maye’s sophomore campaign leads major efficiency metrics (EPA per play, completion rate, QBR, passer rating) with over 4,600 scrimmage yards, 30 passing touchdowns and four rushing scores for the 13-win Patriots.
- Stafford tops the league with 42 passing touchdowns and has 4,448 yards, recently moving to sixth all time in passing yards, and says he is not worried about MVP talk.
- Debate centers on schedule strength and supporting casts as coaches and ex-players weigh in, with New England still able to clinch the AFC’s No. 1 seed with help and the Rams set for a No. 5 or No. 6 seed.